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Mon, December 16, 2019 | 12:19

Hankook Ilbo contest promotes anti-addiction

The Hankook Ilbo, a sister paper of The Korea Times, is hosting a competition to highlight non-substance addictions - including those related to gambling, smartphones and online games - and promote their prevention. Kangwon Land and the Kangwon Land Addiction Care Center (KLACC) are sponsoring the event.

2019-12-09 15:59

The innocent poor hit hardest by climate change

The innocent poor hit hardest by climate change

Irish aid and humanitarian group Concern Worldwide included climate change in this year's Global Hunger Index (GHI) for the first time, turning attention to its effects on impoverished communities.

2019-12-03 16:43

'Social dining' program seeks meaningful use of shared kitchens

'Social dining' program seeks meaningful use of shared kitchens

The social dining program DaeDae Kitchen provides a platform for people to connect with one another while preparing a nutritious meal for themselves. Courtesy of Youth BuildingBy Lee Gyu-lee In the sharing economy a new trend has emerged, with more businesses in Korea offering shared kitchens for various purposes from entrepreneurial to social. The idea of the shared kitchen ...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2019-11-27 17:25

Manhwa exhibition raises awareness about feminism

Manhwa exhibition raises awareness about feminism

Feminism has emerged as a key word in Korean society in recent years since the #MeToo campaign brought down several renowned figures in cultural circles. The movement has been going from strength to strength and feminist novel “Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982” has sold over a million copies. Public discussions about feminism and gender equality are more prominent than ever before. Man...

Anna J. Park | 2019-11-26 20:56

'What if today is my last day?'

'What if today is my last day?'

If today was the last day on earth, would people live their lives differently? Would they have any regrets and think of the things that they could have done better? “Probably,” says photographer Hong San, noting that this inspired her to initiate her own project of capturing “memorial pictures” of young people.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2019-11-20 16:59

'Heavy-handed' government stirs debate

'Heavy-handed' government stirs debate

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Park Yang-woo unveiled a plan Wednesday to set up a cross-ministry “control tower” to promote hallyu, or the Korean wave. Under the scheme, the culture ministry will team up with other ministries to draw up a set of measures to enhance the popularity of hallyu overseas. "Our talks with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety to move the...

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2019-11-20 16:42

Decades on, homegrown 'milmyeon' delights Busan residents' taste buds

Decades on, homegrown 'milmyeon' delights Busan residents' taste buds

Each city has its own food. The local specific food could be indigenous having originated there, or it could be a localized dish that came into existence to delight the locals who longed for comfort food they had enjoyed in other cities but struggled to get certain ingredients in the new place. So they modified the recipe with ingredients available.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2019-10-17 18:03

Shinfilm sows seeds for cinema boom

Shinfilm sows seeds for cinema boom

Narrating the story of Korean cinema history seems meaningless without mentioning the late legendary filmmaker Shin Sang-ok and his production house Shinfilm. Shin (1926-2006), albeit over a decade has passed since his death, is still an icon of Korean cinema who transplanted the Hollywood-styled production system into the local film industry in the 1960s, four decades before...

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2019-10-17 11:06

'Korea's dermatology devices well-received abroad'

'Korea's dermatology devices well-received abroad'

Dermatologist In Sung-il not only treats patients but also develops medical devices by partnering with technology companies.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2019-10-03 17:26

'Creating symmetrical lip fixes dumpy, unfriendly look'

'Creating symmetrical lip fixes dumpy, unfriendly look'

Over the past few years, lip injections have become the go-to nonsurgical procedure for celebrities, influencers and individuals looking to plump their pout and look sexy.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2019-09-30 17:16

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